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Best Braces Dentists in New Bedford, MA (2026)

46 clinics offering braces, rankedUpdated 3 orthodontists0 paid placementsHow we rank →

The short answer

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    Best overall for braces: Urgent Dental New Bedford, ranked #1 of 46 by service score; emergency visits and evening hours.

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    Best specialist (orthodontist): Sound Dentistry, an orthodontist on staff, 5.0★ from 262 Google reviews.

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46 New Bedford clinics list braces and are ranked here by service score. 3 list an orthodontist, 1 offers same-day or emergency visits and 11 open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for 3 of them.

Top 10 braces dentists in New Bedford at a glance

Top 10 braces dentists in New Bedford at a glance
RankClinicService scoreSpecialist on staffRating (reviews)Reviews mentioning bracesSame-day
1Urgent Dental New Bedford77———Yes
2Sound Dentistry74Yes (orthodontist)5.0★ (262)——
3Gentle Dental New Bedford73Yes (orthodontist)4.9★ (437)——
4Advanced Dental Spa73————
5AMG Family Dentistry73————
6My Dental73————
7New Bedford Dentistry and Braces73————
8WHALING CITY DENTAL73————
9Orthodontic Specialists | New Bedford69Yes (orthodontist)4.0★ (30)4—
10Alvarez Pedro M DDS67————

The 46 best braces dentists in New Bedford, ranked

Ordered by service score: the DR Score plus bonuses for a specialist on staff, reviews that mention the service and same-day care where it applies.

  6. #6 My Dental

    73/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #6 for braces in New Bedford on access and profile data; Google ratings are not yet collected.

    Based on services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at My DentalFull profile
    In their words

    At My Dental we are committed to deliver the most recent advances in general, cosmetic, preventive and implant dentistry with integrity, compassion and care. We use digital radiography for x-rays which means less exposure to radiation and less time spent in the dental office!!!Our crowning achievement is your perfect smile. We take time to listen and understand our patient goals to build personal relationships. The warm, cheerful personalities of our staff will keep you…

    From My Dental's own description. Not part of the ranking.

All 46 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #46, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR ScoreEvenings / weekends
26Thomas Chang67
27Clear Coast Dental57Evenings · Sat
28Dr. Hira Akbar57Evenings · Sat
29Buttonwood Dental57Evenings · Sat
30Dawn West, DMD53Evenings · Sat
31Dr. Dental53Evenings · Sat
32New Bedford MA Dentist53Evenings · Sat
33Cortland Dental47Sat
34Aaron C. Campini, DMD Brooklawn Dental Health Center47Evenings
35Stanley Walsh Jr., DDS, FAGD - Brooklawn Dental Health Center47Evenings
36Aarohi Dental PC47Sat
37Paul M Medeiros Inc47Evenings
38Happy Kids Dental47Sat
39Bristol Dental Group Pc43Sat
40Center for Advanced Periodontics and Implant Dentistry37
41New Bedford Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics37
42Creative Dental Group37
43Rubin Dental Associates Inc33
44Reddy Dental Associates33
45Rockdale Dental Associates33
46Dr. Moftah El-Ghadi, DMD33

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What are braces?

Braces straighten teeth and correct bite problems using brackets bonded to the teeth and a wire that applies steady pressure. Options include metal, ceramic (tooth-coloured) and lingual braces placed behind the teeth. Treatment usually lasts 18–36 months.

Braces: specialist or general dentist?

Orthodontists provide most braces treatment and have 2–3 extra years of training in tooth and jaw alignment. Some general dentists offer braces for simpler cases. Complex bites and jaw growth problems are usually best handled by an orthodontist.

3 of New Bedford's 46 clinics offering braces have an orthodontist on staff. See orthodontists in New Bedford

How much do braces cost in New Bedford?

Typical ranges in USD for New Bedford, MA. Your price depends on the tooth, the case and the clinic.

How much do braces cost in New Bedford?
TypeTypical range (USD)BasisAs of
Metal braces$4,050–$9,450DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Massachusetts—
Ceramic braces$5,400–$10,800DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Massachusetts—
Self-ligating braces$4,750–$10,800DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Massachusetts—
Lingual braces$10,800–$16,200DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Massachusetts—

Estimates, not quotes. Ask the clinic for a written estimate. Full braces cost guide for New Bedford

What to expect from braces

Typical ranges for most patients. Your dentist's plan may differ.

Braces: visits, chair time and recovery
FactTypically
Typical visitsA consultation, a fitting visit, then adjustments every 4–8 weeks
Chair timeAbout 1–2 hours to fit; adjustments take 15–30 minutes
RecoverySoreness for a few days after fitting and after adjustments
When to see a specialistMost braces cases, and always for jaw growth issues, severe crowding or bite problems

How we ranked New Bedford braces dentists

We scored 46 New Bedford clinics offering braces on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. Data from Google listings and clinic websites, refreshed October 21, 2026.

Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Featured clinics are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

DR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn New Bedford data
Reputation45%Bayesian-adjusted Google star ratingMeasured
Review volume15%log10(review count) against the city maximumMeasured
Recency10%Share of reviews in the last 12 monthsMeasured
Access15%Evenings, Saturday, Sunday, same-day/emergency, accepting new patientsMeasured
Services10%Services offered out of 17Measured
Profile completeness5%Named dentists, years open, languages, insurance, photosMeasured

Braces in New Bedford: frequently asked questions

Who is the best braces dentist in New Bedford?

Urgent Dental New Bedford ranks #1 of 46 New Bedford clinics offering braces by DentistsRanked service score. It has emergency visits and evening hours. Sound Dentistry ranks #2 (an orthodontist on staff). The score weighs reputation, access, services and profile data, plus a bonus for an orthodontist on staff.

How much do braces cost in New Bedford, MA?

Braces in New Bedford typically costs $4,050–$9,450 USD. By type: metal braces $4,050–$9,450; ceramic braces $5,400–$10,800; self-ligating braces $4,750–$10,800. These are estimates, not quotes. Basis: DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Massachusetts. Ask the clinic for a written estimate.

Do general dentists in New Bedford do braces?

Yes. 43 of the 46 New Bedford clinics offering braces do not list an orthodontist, so general dentists there typically provide it. 3 list an orthodontist on staff. Typical reasons to see an orthodontist: most braces cases, and always for jaw growth issues, severe crowding or bite problems.

Are braces covered by insurance or Medicaid in Massachusetts?

Dental plans with orthodontic benefits often cover part of braces for children, commonly up to a lifetime maximum. Adult coverage is less common. Medicaid covers braces for children only when medically necessary. Check your plan.

Do braces hurt?

Getting braces fitted is usually not painful. Most patients feel soreness for a few days afterward and after each adjustment, which over-the-counter pain relief often manages. Brackets can rub the cheeks at first, and orthodontic wax helps.

Which New Bedford braces dentists are open on Saturday?

11 of 46 New Bedford clinics offering braces list Saturday hours, including Urgent Dental New Bedford, Clear Coast Dental and Dr. Hira Akbar. Hours come from each clinic's listing; check with the clinic before you go, since holiday and summer hours can change.

How many dentists offer braces in New Bedford?

46 New Bedford clinics list braces in our data. 3 of them list an orthodontist on staff. They include Sound Dentistry and Gentle Dental New Bedford. 11 are open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for 3 of them. Counts update when clinics change their profiles.

Update log for New Bedford

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 55 clinics.

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